The Prairie View A&M Panthers (9-11, 7-0 SWAC) welcome the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (4-17, 3-4 SWAC) to William Nicks Center. The Panthers look to prolong their eight-game winning streak. Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the UAPB Golden Lions 79-63, while the Bulldogs beat the Alcorn State Braves 71-62.
Alabama A&M played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 20.5) and a free throw rate of 0.197 (above their season average of 0.156). For those same stats, Alcorn State was 19.7 and 0.143, respectively. The Panthers, meanwhile, forced 24 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.520 (above their season average of 0.466). Gary Blackston played a key role for Prairie View A&M with 29 points and 11 rebounds. Tre Todd, meanwhile had a good game for Alabama A&M, contributing 15 points.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent contest, Prairie View A&M won 71-58. The Panthers’ 13.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Bulldogs, who had a mark of 22.9. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Bulldogs’ Andre Kennedy has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 17 points,9.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Blackston has averaged 12 points,10.0 rebounds,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Panthers.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Prairie View A&M. Prairie View A&M ranks 178th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.9 percent), while the pesky defense of Alabama A&M forces the 61st-most turnovers in the nation (21.7 percent).
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Prairie View A&M, ATS Winner – Prairie View A&M, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Prairie View A&M averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. Alabama A&M ranks 193rd in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 257th in three pointers attempted per game (19.0) while the Panthers rank 268th (18.4).
- The Bulldogs rank 219th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0) while the Panthers rank 251st (38.1).
- Alabama A&M ranks 205th in assists per game (12.1) while Prairie View A&M ranks 225th (11.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 10.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Prairie View A&M has lost by an average of 3.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (9.3 below their season average).
